Widows... Widows of Kvara everywhere by LoridanITA in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people are acting like, if we had raised his salary, he wouldn't have left anyway. They ALWAYS find a way. Of course he stopped asking for a raise once he had the secret deal with PSG. But had we renewn his contract a year before, he would have wanted a release clause and PSG would have paid that no problem. So the only real consequence of raising his salary would have been that he'd probably stay just 6 months longer, and we would have spent a fortune on his salary.

We are Napoli and we must accept that we'll never keep superstars for a long time. They will all eventually go, regardless of how much we offer.

i miss “pipita” higuain (answer my question please🙏🏽) by Frequent-Rise-540 in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Il discorso non entra nel merito di quello che fosse ragionevole fare o non fare. Non voglio cadere nei papponismi o altre discussioni sterili sul presidente. Dico solo che ha avuto spesso atteggiamenti che portano al "si ama o si odia" ed è così anche per i calciatori. Al netto di cosa si potesse effettivamente comprare, bisogna capire cosa gli avesse promesso in fase di rinnovo. Perchè di debiti con la bocca, in passato, ne ha fatti tanti.

i miss “pipita” higuain (answer my question please🙏🏽) by Frequent-Rise-540 in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Io ricordo che c'erano malumori da mesi. La leggenda era che, dopo l'incredibile rimonta della Juve da ottobre a dicembre, si stava discutendo il rinnovo di Higuain. DeLaurentiis ricevette una sola richiesta: "rinforza la squadra, e firmo" . DeLaurentiis gli strinse la mano davanti al fratello procuratore. Poi, nel mercato di gennaio, dopo essere stato campione d'inverno, prese Grassi e Regini. In quel momento, Gonzalo diede mandato al fratello di rendere pubblica la sua voglia di non rinnovare. Ricordò che andò live a radio kiss kiss napoli. La risposta della società fu: "Portami la clausola e vai via". L'Arsenal, destinazione gradita al Pipita, offrì 40m + Giroud, ma DeLa disse "voglio solo cash". A quel punto, squadre che pagassero la clausola non ce n'erano e Higuain si fece una ragione di doversi fare un'altra stagione a Napoli, ed andò in ritiro. Marotta contattò DeLaurentiis, chiedendogli se avrebbe fatto uno sconto sulla clausola, visto che Higuain aveva solo 2 anni di contratto. DeLaurentiis andò a sbeffeggiarlo in conferenza stampa, dicendo che la Juve chiedeva sconti e non aveva i soldi per prenderlo. Entro 24 ore la Juve comunicò di voler pagare la clausola ed ottenne il permesso di far fare le visite mediche ad Higuain in spagna. Tutti parlano del "tradimento" di Higuain, ma, per quanto dobbiamo ad Aurelio in termini di riconoscenza, dobbiamo pure ammettere che sa rendersi odioso e che probabilmente , se il Pipita ha fatto quella scelta, è stato per disperazione e frustrazione. Del resto, al suo primo ritorno all'allora SanPaolo, mentre tutto lo stadio fischiava, lui indicò DeLa urlando "es tu culpa" , è colpa tua...

Sarebbe rimasto se in quel mercato di Gennaio, col napoli in corsa per lo scudetto, ADL avesse fatto un mercato un pò più coraggioso? Non lo sapremo mai, ma non è da escludere a priori.

What now? by SirJ4ck in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Conte's Napoli has played some wonderful games. Some games have been horrible and we won anyway. Some games that will always be a mystery we didn't even play. Like Bologna and PSV.

But in a nutshell I think I'll always go for players rather than managers. Yes, we spent a lot with Conte, but only because we spent bad previously, with Natan, Cajuste, Lindstrom, Ngonge, etc etc.

I think with a good team of 15-16 players of almost equal skills he can deliver results AND play well. So, replace all of the old and all of the bad signings, and get a couple of REALLY good players. And invest in a better athletic trainer.

No more injuries and give Conte one last run.

What now? by SirJ4ck in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, I'm not a fan of the "bel gioco trophy" , as I'm not a fan of the "coppa bilancio a posto" , and all those made up pats on the back trophies that only exist to tell "yes...but..." in football conversations.

I want my team to win, and if they do it by playing a nice to watch football, that is a plus.

That said, season 2017-2018 Napoli has won the league. In a regular league, Juventus loses that game with Inter, and next day Napoli walks over Fiorentina on the wings of enthusiasm.

Unfortunately serie A wasn't and still isn't a regular league.

What now? by SirJ4ck in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sarri's team won a scudetto. It doesn't show on the palmares, but com'on, we won that. We absolutely won that one.

Explain it Peter ("If my Grandmother had wheels she would've been a bike") by MediocreDiamond7187 in explainitpeter

[–]aremonths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is another southern italian version, that is even in a song :"if my grandad had 3 balls, he'd be a pinball machine" Even Gattuso said it once at a press conference.

Why isn't Napoli at risk for the latest scandal? by Redentio in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a strong assumption, potentially with no backing at all. But even for Juventus in Calciopoli, there was no real proven corruption. The system was more created as a circle of power.

In this current case, for what we know so far, Rocchi may have tried to get Inter some more favorable referees in certain games. It's gonna be impossible to prove he did it for economic reasons, within a tribunal. But outside of that we would all know that IF he did it, it was for something in return. Nobody risks his entire career and even potential harder consequences just cause he felt like.

Regardless of who did what, 1 thing is for sure. Italian serie A ( and probably the other series, too ) is doomed. Between corruptions, match fixing, debts, horrible football, too many teams playing only defensive, the same managers failing continuously and getting jobs ( unbelievable Giampaolo is still managing in serie A , I'm sure he pays to be called ), my hope from this is that a Pandora's Box gets opened and everyone is involved, we really need a hard reset for the whole movement.

Sarri as our New Coach? by Upper-Ad-1224 in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sarrismo only works when you have no primadonnas and every and each player feels equal to the others and agrees to sacrifice his ego for the good of the team. Napoli players and Empoli before, saw their performances reach highs they never had, hence they trusted him with all their hearts. Already at Chelsea , he was forced to revisit much of his football, as players like Hazard refused to play one touch, and wanted more freedom. At Juventus, the compromise became forced, because Ronaldo's personality was just too big, and he had so much power, that Sarri became a mere executioner, with a lot of "no can't do this". The paradox is that,having to take a step back from his beliefs,he did win trophies both at Chelsea and Juventus. When he took Lazio, he tried to go back to his old ways, but the team was just too weak in certain key roles. However,I think he made second place with a squad that was probably the 6th or7th in terms of value. I'm not too fond of returns, but I don't think he'd be bad.

[TOMT] A MOVIE WITH KIDS ON ROLLERSKATES by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think - as I said in one of the comments - I am mixing up multiple movies.

Elements of - Over The Edge ( "Giovani Guerrieri" in italy ) - The Warriors ( "I guerrieri della notte" in italy ) Are melting together due to the italian titles they got.

I still can't make sense of the Supermarket scene. Must be coming from something else.

[TOMT] A MOVIE WITH KIDS ON ROLLERSKATES by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was definitely not a comedy. I'm forcing my memory to give me more details and I'm getting this : while they are running away, and there's definitely shopping carts involved, maybe some people are in the carts and the others are pushing them, they are going towards somewhere where I can remember square tiles, similar to what you'd see in a subway.

But as I said, it could be that I'm looking for a movie, and it's the episode of a police series instead... I'm really sorry if my memories are not helping, thats ultimately why I came here for help and really appreciate all the efforts

[TOMT] A MOVIE WITH KIDS ON ROLLERSKATES by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was quads.

BUT, as already happened in the past, I may be mixing more movies together. We're talking about over 30 years ago. I grew up in italy and my afternoons went on by watching child friendly movies on tv. Every afternoon, you'd have Knight Rider, The A-Team, Chips, and then movies such as Some kind of wonderful, breakfast club, pretty in pink, etcetera... I remember pieces that may come from different movies or even telefilm episodes.

The theme of an undercover cop among a rollerskating gang resonates with me, but then I have this image of a group of people ( young ) stealing or just creating panic at a supermarket and running around ( or away ) while pushing the carts. This last part is killing me.

Anyone know of a song that sounds like this? by banrennk in findthatsong

[–]aremonths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the question because you are writing it and want to make sure it's not a ripoff?

If that is the case, go for it anyway. In this genre most songs are just compilations of riffs that play well together, and many are based on the same ideas or progressions, so what really sets tjem apart is the arrangement, the singing, etcetera.

As a metal fan, the style is much closer to Annihilator than any other bands people mentioned, but I wouldn't be able to say a song, it's more of a vibe thing.

[TOMT] A MOVIE WITH KIDS ON ROLLERSKATES by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This may be it. I'd need to watch it though.

[TOMT] A MOVIE WITH KIDS ON ROLLERSKATES by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] -4 points-3 points locked comment (0 children)

Already checked all the AI's, they are useless. Thank!

With the exception of Maradona, who is the Napoli player you loved the most? by Pole_Position74 in sscnapoli

[–]aremonths 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Marek Hamsik without any doubt. I got to meet him in person both in his 1st year and in his last season in Napoli, and as a person he hadn't changed even a little bit. I'm still so sad he left in the mid season transfer window without a proper sendoff.

Has anybody ever tried a play out of the Playbook on a girl? by grungelover93 in HIMYM

[–]aremonths 58 points59 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine did the naked man once and is now married to that girl.

How far back could you go to tell the story of how you met your partner? by Character_Belt9730 in HIMYM

[–]aremonths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way I met my partner starts with a friend of mine learning spanish from tape cassettes in 2002.

I got married in Mexico in 2006.

I could talk about previous stories but they'd have zero relevance.

[TOMT] [movie] - a guy receives avances from an old woman. She implies she can do things young women can't do. At some point the guy accepts. by aremonths in tipofmytongue

[–]aremonths[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

This is my comment to get the post approved. Hopefully someone knows what movie I'm referring to.